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🎄 The Story of Christmas – A Festive Guided Walk Through History & Tradition
Description:
Step into 2,000 years of winter magic with The Story of Christmas, a beautifully atmospheric guided walk through London’s historic streets.
From ancient midwinter rituals to Victorian ghost stories, from Dickens’ revival to modern lights and markets, this walk reveals how Christmas became the celebration we know today.
Highlights include:

  • Trafalgar Square’s iconic tree
  • Christmas feasts, folklore & mischief
  • Ghost stories at Drury Lane
  • Dickens and A Christmas Carol
  • Thames Frost Fairs
  • Carols, angels, charity & tradition

Expect storytelling, history, festive fun, and the warmth of a shared seasonal journey.
🎁 Details:

  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Distance: ~1.5 miles
  • Start: Trafalgar Square (by the Christmas tree)
  • Finish: St Mary le Strand
  • Atmosphere: Cosy, historical, family-friendly
  • Optional: Warm drinks afterwards nearby

Join us for a celebration of the season — past, present, and future.

£5 in cash on day or eventbrite link here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-story-of-christmas-west-end-walk-tickets-1976849997558?aff=oddtdtcreator

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